ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an acute care facility is planning care for a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder and is admitted while intoxicated. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seizure precautions address withdrawal risk. Methadone is for opioids, urine acidification irrelevant, hypotension secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a client who is experiencing acute manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlordiazepoxide, a benzodiazepine, manages withdrawal symptoms like seizures. Disulfiram deters drinking, buprenorphine treats opioids, bupropion aids smoking cessation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is leading a grief support group for bereaved clients. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of clinical depression?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Numbness suggests emotional shutdown, a depression sign. Sadness, anger, and support reliance are normal grief.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking fluoxetine. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following supplements interacts adversely with fluoxetine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: St. John’s wort risks serotonin syndrome with fluoxetine. Others lack significant interaction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is leading a crisis intervention group for adolescents who witnessed the suicide of a classmate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying coping skills addresses immediate emotional needs first. Referrals, confidentiality, and resources follow.